Proper Puppy Socialization
Most of us are familiar with the threat that diseases, such as canine parvovirus, pose to puppies. But perhaps an even greater threat is improper socialization. According to a report published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 40 percent of the millions of dogs relinquished to shelters each year are surrendered [...]
Veterinarians Set Record Straight
Most pet owners have become very educated about their pet and the health of their pet. Still, there are many others who tend to believe in the old wives tales and myths that have been passed around for some time now. I’m sure most of you have heard at least one, and probably more, [...]
Choosing the Right Veterinarian
There is no more a demanding animal then a pet dog. While they can be left to themselves for short periods of time they require constant companionship, due to the fact that they are pack animals by nature. Taking care of a dog requires more then just food, water and a dog house, because [...]
Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors in Pets
Abnormal repetitive behaviors in our pets—such as tail or shadow chasing—are some of the most complex and least understood of the behavior problems affecting dogs and cats. Dr. Valarie Tynes, a veterinarian with Premier Veterinary Behavior Consulting in Fort Worth, Texas, talks about why these behaviors develop, and what can be done to stop them. [...]
Ticks and Our Pets
Our pets may be cute, but some of the critters they attract can be downright nasty … not to mention dangerous. One such critter is the tick, a blood-sucking parasite that can turn a simple walk through nature into the start of a serious illness. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Laguna Beach, [...]
President Obama Introduces Canine in Chief
Last week, President Obama announced the latest addition to the White House: Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog. Dr. Bonnie Beaver, past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, offers tips for any potential dog owner on selecting a puppy and introducing it to a new home. View full post on AVMA Animal Tracks
Are Veterinarians Happier Than Physicians?
These are tough economic times, and a common sense hunch is that those who earn better would be happier. But are physicians, though better paid, really a happier lot than veterinarians? Well, going by the common sense hunch hunch they should be, but if a recent AVMA study is to be believed then that’s [...]
Three Questions to Ask Before Finding a New Veterinarian
So you ultimately went and acquired yourself a pet. One of the first things that you have got to do after getting a pet you’ll need to locate a veterinarian to use. Sometimes you can go to your local telephone book to get a vet. [**] if you have what folk would consider an [...]
Military Working Dogs
In October, a new $15 million hospital for military veterans opened at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. What sets this hospital apart is not the state-of-the-art medical equipment, but the fact that its patients are of the 4-legged variety. Dr. Bob Vogelsang, director of military working dog veterinary services at Lackland Air [...]
What to Do if Your Pet Is Poisoned
If you’ve been listening to these podcasts, you know that we’ve talked about household hazards that could potentially poison your pet. We’re sure you do your best to keep them where your pets can’t get into them, but do you know what you’d do if your pet still managed to be exposed to something poisonous? [...]